There is an apparent paradox, with concentration and movement vying for ascendancy. The structure of the wine is tense and assertive. Its energy, almost tactile, is contained for a moment before vibrating and exploding. Its opulence then becomes superbly persistent, trenchant and persuasive.Praline rapidly combines with citron and dried figs. Darker underlying iodine and peaty notes also emerge.When the wine has reached its optimal stage of maturity it will be released as Oenotheque. To guarantee the excellence of the wine, each Oenotheque bottle is tasted at disgorging by a Dom Perignon wine maker. The 1996 Oenotheque initially presents with aromas of citron and dried figs. These aromas segue into darker underlying notes of iodine and peat. On the palate, there is a a competition of concentration and movement against ascendancy. The tense structure of the wine provides an exciting energy which is contained momentarily before vibrating and exploding. The opulence of the wine then proceeds to become persistent and persuasive.
Conrad Green
Very good. Fresh at the front with lovely lemon oil and chalk. Some secondary notes but fresh and lovely, and a real long finish. Delicious.
Very good. Fresh at the front with lovely lemon oil and chalk. Some secondary notes but fresh and lovely, and a real long finish. Delicious.
9.6Antonio Galloni
Founder, Vinous
Fabulous. Really needed a lot of air to be at its most expressive, so if you are planning to drink it, open well in advance. FYI - the first release of this wine was labeled Oenotheque, later releases were labeled P2.
Fabulous. Really needed a lot of air to be at its most expressive, so if you are planning to drink it, open well in advance. FYI - the first release of this wine was labeled Oenotheque, later releases were labeled P2.
9.7Conrad Green
A hint of sweetness. Lovely steely languid fruit. Open and lush and delicious.
A hint of sweetness. Lovely steely languid fruit. Open and lush and delicious.
9.7Bill Bender
This was sick! Vivid and uplifting. Creamy ripe yellow apple, white orchard flowers and half baked bread dough. Conveys nothing but class and complexity. From the eye guy @Andrew Steffensmeier
This was sick! Vivid and uplifting. Creamy ripe yellow apple, white orchard flowers and half baked bread dough. Conveys nothing but class and complexity. From the eye guy @Andrew Steffensmeier
9.6jesus g
Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards
fresh af
fresh af
9.6Alexis Davis Iaconis
Hospitality Director Copain Wines
Simply the best wine made by Dom- layered, deep mineralogy and complexity of fresh citrus, stone fruits and some lovely tropical notes. Long life ahead and one of the best 96's tasted.
Simply the best wine made by Dom- layered, deep mineralogy and complexity of fresh citrus, stone fruits and some lovely tropical notes. Long life ahead and one of the best 96's tasted.
10Cody Short
So fresh and vivid.
So fresh and vivid.
9.5Greg Koslosky
Very young and fresh!
Very young and fresh!
9.6William Hughes
Near perfection! Brioche, lemon, and minerals. The acidity is well integrated and leaves a pleasant pucker and a long finish.
Near perfection! Brioche, lemon, and minerals. The acidity is well integrated and leaves a pleasant pucker and a long finish.
9.7Bethany D'Meza
Wine was muted.... just didn't show much at all. Came after the Selosse.
Wine was muted.... just didn't show much at all. Came after the Selosse.
9.0Location
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